Have you subscribed our newsletter? This week we are discussing the benefits of building a walkable and healthy city. We would also like to invite you to complete our tactical urbansim survey. It only takes five minutes!

Redesign and reimagine Des Voeux Road Central! Here is a chance for you to express your ideas to us. We would like to invite you to complete our tactical urbansim survey. It only takes five minutes! As we look to further experiment with more road closure, your comments can help us design fun, creative and innovative projects that will encourage people to rest, socialise and entertain in a car-free environment.

Walk DVRC is mentioned in 881903 Radio ! When I Was Young I Listen To The Radio

"Take a walk, slow down, and enjoy the surrounding environment"

Carol "Do Do" Cheng, Hong Kong's renowned TVB actress and host, encouraged Hong Kongers to proactively add more walking into your daily life. In her radio segment " When I Was Young I Listen To The Radio" with Alton Yu, the two discussed the walking environment in Hong Kong. Do Do praised Walk DVRC for our efforts in making Central a more walkable area. If you didn't have a chance to listen to the segment, go on 881903 website to review the discussion.

Markus Shaw, Chair of Walk DVRC, shared his goal to transform Hong Kong’s Des Voeux Road Central into a pedestrian oasis during his interview with SCMP. As Des Voeux Road Central is currently one of the most polluted and congested streets in Hong Kong, Shaw believes we should revert back to cycle-friendly, pedestrian-friendly transport as demonstrated by many sustainable European cities. Experts shared a similar view that Hong Kong should reduce car dependency and encourage green transport. Local groups have also promoted walkability through walking tours and historical appreciation, while Walk DVRC’s recent launch of the “Discover DVRC” map with Urban Discovery showcased some of the local businesses to explore in Central and Sheung Wan. Shaw suggested that the government should plan our city in a way that the people want the city to be planned, and projects like Walk DVRC can build the self-confidence Hong Kong needs to show the community that it is still a competitive, world-class city.

Board Chairman Markus Shaw was a guest speaker at the CRECCHKI luncheon seminar on walkability and public space last Friday. The presentation was well-received, raising media’s attention on the execution of the road closure and upcoming project. We are currently planning with multiple parties to create a longer road closure and preparing for an international design competition. Be sure to follow us for our future updates!

Special thanks to CRECCHKI for hosting the seminar and sponsoring our participation in UABB!

We have added a voting board to our exhibit! Do you support a more walkable and people-friendly DVRC? Come give us your vote in H6 CONET Corridor at the Center, 99 Queens Road Central. You will also be able to view a future imagining of DVRC- what the road could look like with reduction of vehicular traffic and more room for people. Shared spaces are more important than ever in urban-dense places such as Hong Kong.

Hong Kong-Shenzhen Biennale

Walk DVRC in the UrbanismArchitecture (Hong Kong) event!

Walk DVRC Ltd, and DVRC Friends proudly invite you to attend the UrbanismArchitecture (Hong Kong) event! Our exhibit can be seen in the H6 Conet Corridor from 12/12/2017 through 11/2/2018. The biennale’s theme this year is “City Smarts: Density 2.0.” The expo explores the problems of Hong Kong’s land shortage and shows ways of achieving a sustainable environment and quality living solution for a future Hong Kong. Walk DVRC Ltd and DVRC Friends will promote urban planning concepts through the seminars, workshops and display boards. We would also like to thank the organisations listed below for their help and support in making this exhibition possible. Please visit our site!
Organized by: UABBHK
Proudly presented by: Walk DVRC Ltd, DVRC Friends
Sponsored by: CRECCHKI, Design Trust, UABB
Supported by: HKPSI, HKDI, HKU

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